podiatrist

noun

as in doctor
chiefly US a medical professional who treats injuries and diseases of the foot

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Recent Examples of podiatrist Vionic’s Uptown Loafers are a great example, praised by Oprah and podiatrists for their shock-absorbing cushioning, deep heel cup, and contoured arch support that make activities like sightseeing or museum hopping easy (and fashionable). — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 New Balance sneakers are the ultimate staple—they’re timeless, podiatrist-approved, and so comfy. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026 While many podiatrists frequently advise avoiding flip-flops because of their lack of support, this Clarks style is different. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 Summering is good for the soul but not always so great for the soles, considering sandals aren’t usually at the top of podiatrist’s lists of comfortable shoes. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podiatrist
  1. doctor
  2. physician
  3. dermatologist
  4. ophthalmologist
  5. orthopedist
  6. gynecologist
  7. optometrist
  8. urologist
Noun
  • According to the Tallahassee Democrat, Donna is estranged from Robert, who is a doctor in New York.
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • On a muggy Saturday afternoon in mid-August, tennis player Novak Djokovic appeared to vomit into a towel and called for a doctor to check his blood pressure before unexpectedly losing a second-round match in Cincinnati.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • Most questions are screened by the office staff before they are relayed to the physician.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The physician runs a social media account critical of the communist government.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of physician
Noun
  • While visiting her dermatologist for Botox, Philipps said the doctor noticed that her surgical incision did not look right and urged her to contact her surgeons.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Korean skincare, better known as K-beauty, has moved from niche import shelves to the front of the beauty aisle, driven by TikTok routines, dermatologist endorsements and formulas that cost a fraction of luxury brands.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of dermatologist
Noun
  • Oh, and don’t worry about sparkles irritating your gaze—the formula is ophthalmologist-tested.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • An ophthalmologist injected an air bubble into my eye and zapped the hole shut with a laser.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ophthalmologist
Noun
  • Pickleball is booming, and so are the trips to the orthopedist.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, an orthopedist may also evaluate and treat scoliosis, a sideways curve of the spine.
    — Health, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of orthopedist
Noun
  • Her gynecologist initially diagnosed her with dermatitis and recommended a cortisone cream.
    — Erica Sweeney, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Ossoff is married to Alisha Kramer, an obstetrician-gynecologist and assistant professor at the Emory University School of Medicine.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of gynecologist
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  • On a recent Thursday afternoon, an optometrist named Marina Su was peering into the eyes of Martha Infante, a forty-one-year-old mother and kitchen designer.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Among the sponsors was then-state legislator Mike Kreidler, a Democrat and optometrist who served 16 years in the Legislature and 24 as insurance commissioner.
    — Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 8 July 2026
Definition of optometrist
Noun
  • Start with a urologist, who has specialized training in treating UTIs and understands that the bladder is part of an interconnected genitourinary system.
    — Meghan Rabbitt, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The renowned urologist will be staying with his wife and children at a home in Sarasota.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of urologist

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“Podiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podiatrist. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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